Awardee Name
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Grant Type
State
Project Title
Efficacy of Automated Irrigation Cycling for Cranberry Frost Protection
Awardee State/Territory
Massachusetts
Involved States/territories
Massachusetts
Award Year
2012
Start Date
End Date
Award Amount
$74,025.00
Production/Use
Farmland Agricultural
Resource Concern (Broad)
Water
Resource Concern (Specific)
Plant structure and composition
Plant productivity and health
Inefficient irrigation water use
Conservation Practice(s)
Irrigation and Drainage Tailwater Recovery
Irrigation System: Microirrigation
Irrigation Water Management
Sprinkler System
Structure for Water Control
Project Background
The goal of the project is to increase the use of automated irrigation cycling for frost protection by Massachusetts cranberry growers. Adoption of the practice has the potential to decrease water use, fuel consumption, and associated greenhouse gas emissions.
Project targeted to Historically Underserved producers?
No